Majority Endorses Srem-Sai, Suhuyini, and Others Despite Minority Boycott
Despite a Minority walkout over a heated vetting session, the Majority caucus on the Appointments Committee advances the approval of four deputy minister nominees.
- Dispute erupts over a vetting session clash, leading to a boycott
- fenyo-Markin asks nominee Srem-Sai to perform a traditional dance, sparking controversy
- Despite objections, all four nominees receive Majority backing
The Majority caucus on the Appointments Committee has endorsed all four deputy minister nominees vetted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, despite a boycott by the Minority caucus during the decision-making process.
The Minority’s walkout stemmed from a clash between Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over a contentious exchange during the vetting session.
Tensions flared when Afenyo-Markin asked Deputy Attorney-General and Justice Minister-designate Justice Srem-Sai to perform a traditional dance—an unusual request that the Chairman firmly rejected. Feeling slighted, Afenyo-Markin accused the Chairman of being “whimsical” and “rudely interrupting” him, insisting the Minority was being treated unfairly.
Although the Minority caucus returned after a brief suspension, they refused to back the nominees, citing concerns about the vetting process. Undeterred, the Majority proceeded with its recommendation, approving:
- Yussif Sulemana – Deputy Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources
- Justice Srem-Sai – Deputy Minister-designate for Justice and Attorney General
- Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini – Deputy Minister-designate for Roads and Highways
- Yussif Issaka Jajah – Deputy Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
